A launderette owner who has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an armed intruder died in Grays has been named as 39-year-old Daniel Wood.

Mr Wood, known to friends as Danny, was arrested following the death of a man who police believe was one of five armed burglars who stormed Baylee's laundrette in Southend Road, where he lives.

He has since been released on bail until Thursday, December 28, pending further enquiries.

A cordon was put in place at the scene

Early witness reports suggest that up to five suspects armed with weapons entered the property at around 10pm on Monday (December 4) and carried out what appeared to be a targeted, aggravated burglary.

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During this incident, a man received serious injuries and was discovered dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Martin Pasmore, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “Early witness accounts suggest that suspects entered the building and carried out an aggravated burglary within the living area.

Police say 'self-defence' may be a line they pursue

“During that incident, one of the suspects was fatally injured. The remaining suspects have then escaped with a number of weapons left at the scene.

“Self-defence is a line of enquiry in this case, however, it is important that we remain open minded and carry out a thorough investigation to establish the truth and the facts. We will do that as quickly as possible.